A San Francisco mansion dubbed ‘Mini-Versailles’ is hitting the market for $30 million.
Koshland House boasts nine bedrooms, six bathrooms and two kitchens, and was originally built at the turn of the 20th century, before it was partially destroyed by the city’s 1906 earthquake.
Located in the upmarket Presidio Heights neighborhood, the home has been restored to its former glory by venture capitalist Ron Jankov who says he’s selling the residence because he ‘gets lost just walking around it’.
According to The Wall Street Journal, Jankov ‘dabbles’ in real estate, and purchased the property back in 2016.
He paid $12 million for the historic home – modeled on Versaille’s Le Petit Trianon – before embarking on his extensive and ambitious renovation.
Koshland House, known as the Mini-Versailles of San Francisco, has hit the market for $30 million and is listed through Joel Goodrich Luxury Real Estate
Paying ode to its original Versailles inspiration, the abode features a stunning marble entryway that calls to mind the opulence of the original French palace
Koshland House is one of the most famous pieces of real estate in San Francisco, and is a registered national landmark
Koshland House was originally completed in 1904 for Marcus Koshland, a wealthy merchant who specialized in exporting wool, hides and fur.
According to San Francisco City Guides, the housewarming party was a Marie Antoinette costume ball – an ode to the French Queen who lived in the original Le Petit Trianon at Versailles.
However, just two years later, Koshland House suffered damage in the Great 1906 Earthquake that killed up to 3000 people in California’s Bay Area.
The home was quickly repaired and stayed in the Koshland family until 1953.
It has since become a registered national landmark.
Ron Jankov made sure to retain some of the original stylistic inspirations of the home, completing the foyer with marble, chandeliers and stained-glass windows
The property is a captivating mix of old and new – with one lounge room, designed Chris Weir and Susan Collins Weir, bring a more modern touch to the historic home
Bright colors and rich tapestries fill this sitting room, designed by Lindsay Anyon Brier and the Peruri Design Company
In 2007, the Koshland House was purchased by Halsey Minor, a tech guru who co-founded the media company CNET.
However, when the markets collapsed in the financial crisis the following year, Minor’s net worth plummeted and he abandoned the home.
The property soon became a favorite hangout for skateboarders in the area, who would ride through its unfurnished rooms.
The Wall Street Journal reports that by 2015, a squatter had moved in to the residence, and stayed for months, stealing any leftover artworks that Minor had left behind.
He was later evicted, and Jankov picked up the property the following year.
The home boasts two kitchens, as well as two wet bars and a butler’s pantry, so guests are never bound to go hungry
The second kitchen is complete with a large stainless steel oven and marble splash-backs
A more modern wet bar features herringbone floorboards and avant-garde decorations
Real estate photos show the extensive renovations that have been done to Koshland House in the three years since.
Paying ode to its original Versailles inspiration, the abode features a stunning marble entryway that calls to mind the opulence of the original French palace.
Meanwhile, a fleet of different designers have worked across different parts of the spacious home, helping to give each space a unique feel.
Several bedrooms have been completed with rich colors and bold fabrics, while one bathroom features black floral wallpaper and an opulent chandelier.
However, the property blends a luscious mix of old and new, with many spaces completed in a more contemporary style.
This bedroom designed by Jonathan Rachman calls to mind the opulence of 18th century France
Another bedroom, decided by Alicia Cheung Lichtenstein and Eva Muller Bradley boasts bright colors, giving the old home and fun and playful feel
One lavish bathroom, completed by interior stylist Deniece Duscheone, features black wallpaper with floral detailing
Jonathan Rachman pays ode to Marie Antoinette and the original Le Petit Trianon in this decadent living room
Another lounge room, designed by James Hunter and Paul Wiseman, has more of a mid-century masculine feel with its wood-paneled walls and arches
One lounge room features a pink velvet lounge, gold painted eaves and antique busts – a seeming ode to Marie Antoinette.
Meanwhile, a second living room is complete with wood paneled walls and modernist artwork, appearing inspired by mid-century modern style of the 1950’s and 60’s.
Elsewhere, another living space wouldn’t appear out of place in a contemporary home, as it’s finished off with herringbone floorboards and white, Hamptons-style bookcases and windows.
The exterior of the home features priceless views of San Francisco Bay, and the manicured gardens call to mind those of French Versailles.
Koshland House is listed by Joel Goodrich of Joel Goodrich Luxury Real Estate.
James Hunter and Paul Wiseman added mid-century style artworks to the room, making it feel like it’s lifted straight from the 1950’s or 60’s
Vernon Applegate and Gioi Tran gave this room a Great Gatsby style feel, with its gold detailing and marble bar
Outside, the home’s manicured gardens also recall French Versailles
Koshland House boasts priceless views of San Francisco Bay